Anorexia
A loss or total lack of appetite.
Borborygmi
The audible rumbling sounds of gas moving through the intestinal tract. This is the plural form, and singular is borborygmus.
Borborygmus
Singular form of borborygmi.
Chills
A shivering or shaking. Also called a rigor.
Rigor
Another name for chills.
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces. A symptom or a disease.
Obstipation
Constipation that continues for a prolonged period.
graafian follicle
Matured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone estrogen.
corpus luteum
The ruptured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone progesterone.
oviducts
Another name for fallopian tubes.
ampulla
The longest portion of the fallopian tube.
infundibulum
The widest end of the fallopian tube; it is funnel shaped.
fundus
The upper most portion of the uterus.
proliferative
A stage in the menstrual cycle where the endometrium rapidly regenerates and the blood supply increases.
fornix
A recessed area around the cervix.
medulla
Inner part of an organ, the ovaries for example.
vestibular gland
Lubricating gland for the fornix.
Bartholin's gland
Lubricating glands for the fornix.
vulva
Part of the female reproductive system called the external genitalia.
mons pubis
A pad of connective tissue that covers the symphysis pubis and (after puberty) supports the coarse pubic hair.
perineum
The area between the thighs to the anus.
sebaceous glands
Glands which secrete a greasy lubricating substance.
prepuce
A covering fold of skin of the clitoris.
mammary
Glands located within the breasts that are modified sweat glands.
integumentary
The skin.
lactation
The secretion of milk from the breasts for the nourishment of infants.
areola
A circular pigmented area that surrounds the nipple.